InSite Chemist

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Tasks

--- Make waste pickups at labs as needed.

--- Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restrictions notifications.

--- Identify unknown laboratory chemicals when they are encountered.

--- Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.

--- Inspect storage area for leaks or spills.

--- Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations.

--- Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.

--- Sampling and profiling of new waste streams or any wastes needing analytical testing.

--- Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork.

--- Utilize CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste program.

--- Assign proper waste codes to all materials that are designated for disposal.

--- Maintain and manage waste profile data.

--- Evaluate specialty waste materials such as gas cylinders and potentially explosive compounds and determine disposal options.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Offering competitive pay + OT + Perks
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
  • Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
  • Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
  • Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
  • Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
  • Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
  • Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
  • Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
  • Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
  • Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
  • Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
  • Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company's policies and procedure
  • Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
  • Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  • Perform other duties as assigned
    
    Qualifications
    
    Required Qualifications:
    
    
    • Valid Driver's license
    • Strong customer service skills
    • By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
    • Perform physical functions per job requirements
    • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
    • Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
      
      • College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
      • Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

Keywords: Clean Harbors, Kingsport , InSite Chemist, Other , Knoxville, Tennessee